John Smallwood's Blog (2)

Snow conditions have greatly improved here since my last report.While theres still loads of POW in the timber traveling is way better as the snow has firmed up on the hills..we were 20 min from lady western to the end of middle gulch..the same trip last time we got stuck a… Continue

The 2009 backcountry season is In full swing.With the snow conditions being what they are we as backcountry riders have to be on our toes.Western riders are being plagued by perfect avalanch conditions and the deep freez here in the east has not allowed the snow to settle at all.I highly recomend In this area to travel with a group of 4 In the mountains and be well equiped. The bottomless powder lends its self to drop out of sight conditions and in the tuck bush when a sled drops thru 2 guys are… Continue